Aboriginal Peer Reflection Joanne Dwyer Katherine Bakos
Aim: To provide a brief introduction into the Naanggabun Yarning framework and model for reflective practice in a peer group and One-on-One peer reflection or for clinical or practice SuperVision
The Naanggabun Yarning story
What is peer reflection? Having a regular time with peers to stop and reflect on the work we are doing and to continue to learn about ourselves in our roles, in our organization and in our communities. It is a self care tool and professional development space where we receive and give support to and from our peers.
What is this thing called SuperVision? SuperVision is the process of being with a skilled, experienced and wise person who respectfully, caringly and honestly supports a worker to reflect on their work. To reflect on how they work in a meaningful way that helps them to learn and grow as an Aboriginal worker in the context of working with community.
Naanggabun; Wise in the Taungurung language of central Victoria. Naanggabun Yarning captures the core of the framework, model and training. The waterhole; is the representation we chose to explain how peer reflection can be; grounding, calming, helps give perspective, supports connection to our spirit. It is a culturally relevant metaphor
Cultural Consultants Gordon Bamblett: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Project Officer: VACCHO Nareida Wyatt: Senior Education officer and Course Coordinator: VACCHO Michael Honeysett: Community member and Alcohol and Other Drugs worker Doreen Lovett: Community Development worker: Ngwala Willumbong Cooperative Michelle Winters Gallagher: Senior Aboriginal Liaison & Cultural and Projects Officer: St Vincent s Hospital Melbourne Joel Wickham: Clinical Coordinator FCS Victorian Aboriginal Health Service AOD and SEWB workforce in Victoria
How we got Naanggabun Yarning 1.Introduction to Dual Diagnosis for Aboriginal workers 2.Our Healing Ways: research and resources 3.SuperVision: a culturally relevant model 4.Nexus; Aboriginal Peer SuperVision project; piloted training 5.Naanggabun Yarning: Aboriginal Peer Reflection Project
WORKING WITHIN COMMUNITY Enjoying the advantages and managing the challenges PARTS of a culturally relevant Peer Reflection & SuperVision model
NAANGGABUN YARNING Framework: Peer Group Reflection Coming to the waterhole Strengths Based Community & Culture Reflective Process Before Now After Structured to give everyone a go Observational feedback I saw, heard, felt
Three training programs 1. Peer Group Reflection For all Aboriginal health workers 2. One-on-One Peer Reflection For senior Aboriginal staff 3. Cultural Framework for clinical supervisors of Aboriginal staff For all supervisors
Evaluation of the training 1.Pre and Post training questionnaires Self rating on skills and qualities 2. Evaluation forms at the end of the training 3. Documented verbal feedback
TRAINING Satisfied Stimulating Useful Discussions Conducted Pace Learned Recommend Peer Group Rated between 97% 87% 94% 90% 93% 89% 90% 95% 8 to 10 Average rating 9.2 8.9 9.4 9.2 9.3 9.2 9.2 9.5 One-on-One Rated between 8 to 10 Average rating Cultural Framework Rated between 8-10 Average rating 100% 92% 96% 96% 96% 96% 88% 100% 9.6 9.1 9.4 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.1 9.8 92% 90% 93% 93% 95% 92% 95% 97% 9.0 8.8 8.9 9.1 9.1 9.0 9.2 9.4 TOTAL% for all groups 96% 90% 94% 93% 95% 92% 91% 97%
Part 1- Pre and Post Training Questionnaire % who rated self at 4 or 5 My knowledge about peer group reflection is My skills to provide effective peer group reflection are: My ability to ask for what I want in a reflective peer group is: My confidence to provide effective peer group reflection is: My confidence to set up my own reflective peer group is: Pre- Peer Group Reflection Training 29% 22% 22% 18% 11% Post Peer Group Reflection Training 93% 85% 90% 84% 77%
PART 2 of Post Training Questionnaire Pre Peer Group Reflection Training Post Peer Group Reflection Training To be able to care for the relationship to build a trusting, supportive relationship % rated self at 4-5 % rated self at 4-5 68 90 To be focused and committed to the process 41 90 To be able to be responsive 49 95 To be able to provide constructive feedback 35 82 To be objective 33 87 To be able to use language that is appropriate whilst being upfront 35 87
PART 2 of Post Training Questionnaire Pre Peer Group Reflection Training Post Peer Group Reflection Training % rated self at 4-5 % rated self at 4-5 To be understanding 76 95 To be an active listener 68 97 To be assertive 46 84 To be able to validate people s experience 54 90 To be able to keep confidentiality 94 100 To be honest and respectful 95 98 To be honourable 91 98 To have and show empathy 91 97 To be non-judgmental 81 98 To have knowledge of Aboriginal issues and the local culture 79 92
Our Healing Ways Resources are available on Dual Diagnosis Australia and New Zealand Website www.dualdiagnosis.org.au Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website www.healthinfonet.org For more information on the project Katherine Bakos: Coordinator Naanggabun Yarning 0411 958 314 Chris Hynan: Manager of Nexus 9231 2353